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Hundreds of women access breast screen
BreastScreen Victoria screened 600 women during its mobile van’s recent visit to Colac.
Speeder caught at 115kmh
A Melbourne P-plater travelling 55kmh above the speed limit through Camperdown’s main street has lost her driver’s licence.
Creating a paradise at Birregurra
Chris and David Bentley love the peace and quiet of their home and garden at Birregurra, with Chris saying the decision to move to the town felt good for her soul.
Pie in face for speeding Collingwood supporter
A Collingwood supporter speeding to get home to watch a semi-final football game has lost his licence for the next three months.
Crime rate low: declining trends continue in post-pandemic period
Crime in Colac Otway Shire has continued a downwards trend, but there’s been an increase in criminal damage, theft and common assault.
Costly mistake for drink driver on the coast
The decision to drink and drive has become an expensive experience for a Heidelberg man who must take Ubers to work for the next five months.
Quilters bind together again
After a three-year hiatus, Colac quilters are back in action and ready to showcase their work to the Colac and district community in an exhibition.
Motorist cops fine over drug driving offence
A Forrest man who drove his vehicle while under the influence of cannabis derivative THC will pay a $700 fine.